Terms of Use & Copyright Notice
Welcome to GermanOnBalkans (germanonbalkans.com).
By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. Our goal is to share the beautiful nature, rich history, and outdoor adventures of Bosnia and Herzegovina. To keep this platform running and protect the hard work that goes into creating this content, we have established the following guidelines.
1. Intellectual Property & Copyright
All content published on this website—including but not limited to high-resolution photography, drone videography, blog texts, hiking guides, graphics, and logos—is the exclusive property of GermanOnBalkans and is protected by international copyright laws.
Unless explicitly stated otherwise, all rights are reserved.
2. How You May Use Our Content
We love it when you share our adventures! You are absolutely welcome and encouraged to:
- Share Links: Share direct links to our blog posts, the “Places” page, or specific articles on social media, forums, or directly with friends.
- Personal Viewing: Enjoy the photos, read the history and hiking guides, and use the information to plan your own camping trips.
- Pinning: Save our images to Pinterest, provided the pin links directly back to the original page on germanonbalkans.com.
3. Prohibited Uses (What You Cannot Do)
Without prior, explicit written permission from GermanOnBalkans, you may not:
- Download or Save: Download, copy, or save our photos, videos, or text to your personal devices for republication.
- Republish or Distribute: Upload our photos, drone footage, or articles to other websites, social media accounts, or print publications.
- Commercial Use: Use any of our visual or written content for commercial purposes, advertisements, or to promote another business.
- Alteration: Crop, edit, manipulate, or remove any watermarks or copyright notices from our images or videos.
- Hotlinking: Directly link to the image files hosted on our servers to display them on another website.
4. Licensing and Image Usage Requests
If you are a brand, tourism board, or publication interested in using our photography or drone footage for commercial, editorial, or promotional purposes, we are happy to discuss licensing options.
Please reach out to us directly via our Contact or About Me page to request written permission and discuss rates.
5. Disclaimer
The hiking, camping, and travel information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate details about trails and locations, outdoor conditions change constantly. GermanOnBalkans is not liable for any injuries, damages, or losses incurred while recreating the adventures detailed on this site. Always hike responsibly and assess your own risk.
6. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Any changes will be updated on this page directly. Your continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms of Use.
Last Updated: March 2026